Statement on Zelenskyy-Trump Meeting
The overwhelming support for Ukraine yesterday and today from courageous and principled leaders—both foreign and domestic—has been heartening. Ukraine’s fight is not just against an invader; it is a battle against dictatorship, tyranny, and a brutal war characterized by numerous crimes against civilians. Moreover, Ukraine faces a regime that has orchestrated a widespread campaign of […]
Pardons Should Serve as an Instrument of Mercy, Not Subvert the Rule of Law
Earlier this week, President Joe Biden issued an open-ended pardon for his son, Hunter Biden. The pardon covers 11 years and covers crimes he either committed “or may have committed” during that time. This pardon sets a dangerous precedent for future presidents and does not improve our coarsened politics. In his statement about the pardon, […]
The Execution of Marcellus Williams Highlights the Urgent Need for Death Penalty Reform
Liberalism anchors itself in the foundational recognition of the core dignity of every human being. Respect for humanity sits at the very heart of the liberal proposition. Therefore, there is no greater affront to that proposition than the callous casting aside of a human life. The justifications for such an act should be few and […]
Alleged Russian Funding of Illiberal Political Voices Underscores the Need for a Concerted Effort to Support Liberal Democracy
The developing story that Tenet Media, home to some of the farthest-reaching illiberal voices in US political discourse, have allegedly been substantially funded by the Russian state propaganda apparatus is deeply troubling. There is perhaps no greater opponent of liberal values today than Vladimir Putin’s Russia. If the Department of Justice’s indictment is true, Russia […]
Project Liberal Calls for the Release of Ksenia Karelina and Stands Against Russian Aggression
It is imperative that those who value freedom and justice unite in opposition to illiberal regimes and in defense of liberal democracy around the globe. Russian courts today handed down a 12-year prison sentence to Russian-American Ksenia Karelina for a $50 charitable donation made in support of Ukraine in 2022. Opponents of liberalism at […]